Council to Demolish House for New Subdivision Plan
The Borough Council, meeting Monday, decided to demolish the Bridge Street house occupied by Mr Gunn to make way for a new subdivision. The occupant will be advised to seek alternative accommodation and apply for a Housing Commission home, with councillors ready to support. The decision followed engineer Mr Fawckner’s report that the water service is in poor condition and renewal was deemed unwarranted.
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Borough Council
Gunn
Bridge Street
Housing Commission
Fawckner
Residents seek extra street lights on Salisbury Street
J Hi Dillon and thirteen ratepayers asked Monday night for additional lights at the Salisbury Street top end near the Ta tong line. Five new homes were rented in the last year with more planned, and the Public Works Committee will consider the petition as the matter was advised to be receiving attention.
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J. Hi. Dillon
Council
Salisbury Street
Tatong
Public Works Committee
Additional Service to Holding Centre Impossible
Borough Council heard from town clerk K C Latch that the Department of Immigration request for extra mothers at the Holding Centre cannot be granted. The Baby Health Centre sister-in-charge is too busy with town and country mothers and already spends half a day there. another half day is not feasible. Council decided to inform the Department.
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Department of Immigration
K. C. Latch
Koonda Tennis Results and Pairings
Currana defeats Koonda 62 games to 45 in a singles match. The text lists multiple doubles and mixed doubles pairings with scores such as Down and Martin 1-6 and Trewin and Denton 5-6, plus various women’s pairs and partners across the event.
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Currana
Koonda
Next Borough Meeting Rescheduled Around Governor Visit
The borough council sets the next meeting for Friday March, due to Labor Day clash with Monday March 12. Governor Sir Dallas Brooks and party visit arrangements will be finalized during the gathering.
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Muaders
Dallas Brooks
Brigade Seeks Access to Fire Plugs on Bridge Street
Benalla Urban Fire Brigade asks Borough Council to protect fire plugs and ensure free access in case of need. Engineer Fawckner will investigate and report at the next meeting. Dr. Firth suggests no parking area, and Dr. Talochino proposes moving plugs to align with tree plantings.
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Benalla
Bridge Street
Fawckner
Firth
Talochino
Federal Vice President Addresses Inflation Counterproposal Debate
The vice president discusses a proposed inflation countermeasure, noting lack of broad producer support, a compromise outcome, and opposition to revaluation. He recalls consultations with executives and a Melbourne delegation led by P R Rogers and himself, meeting Prime Minister on amendments and government commitment to the bill.
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Douglas Copland
Ula
Cruighi Gula
Amendments debated on wool bill and inflation measures
The discussion covers limits on tax deductions, first thousand exemption, and repaying government funds to reduce debt. The Union proposes excess profit taxes and targeted duties to curb living costs while urging savings incentives. The case includes an injunction debate, funding refunds if invalid, and a Treasurer statement challenge.
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House of Representatives
Labour
Treasur
Councillor Debate Over Local Tip Site Proceeds Without Action
Borough councillors debated a tip site issue with Carter and Dr Talochino amid concerns over rubbish dumping and fire hazards. A committee was proposed to investigate and no final decision made until an offer is received.
Public Service Funding Debate Sparks Protests Across Regions
Disjointed remarks from unionists and political figures discuss funding for dependants and public servant perks. Speakers reference New Zealand and Australia, criticizing gratuities while urging solidarity and strategic spending amid protest meetings and cutbacks.
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Survey OF
A.P.P.U. Fight
Bods
Mrs. J. Bailey
Carrier Street
Opp
Smith Studio
Carmody’s Machinery Agency
Victorian Producers’ Co
Mitchell Farm Machinery
Ampol Petroleum Products
Lister Shearing
Allis Chalmers
Land Rovers
Eral Farm
G. N. Carmody
Singer Utility
Singer
GEO. Noonan & Son
Bridge St
Koonda Tennis
G. Down
Martin v. le
Levick
V. Trewin
Denton
W. Down
F. Belt Vo Lies
V. William
Howie
Leiton
C. Looby
A. Roach
Wiliams
Trewin
Mesdames Iles
Mrs. Hutchinson
Bell
V. Mesdames Nes
Mesdames Martin
Blara
Mesdames Hutchinson and Bell
V. Mesdames
Lex
Down
Morrison
Iles
Hutchinon
Co. Looby
Looby
A. Martin
Martin Vy. Williams
Beard Vy. Howie
Brigade
Federal Code
Wei
Federal Council
Melbourne
P. R. Rogers
P.M
Mor Eoly
J. Talochino
Uine
Puri
Joyce
Bish
Consors
Say
Tuin
Dr. Grubb
R. Son
New Zealand
Jeu
Zealacu Ali
Uyerun
N.Z
A.pius
Australia
Woolki
Serjeant
Crete
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